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Filippo Ganna Triumphs in Dwars door Vlaanderen Finish

4/2/2026

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Filippo Ganna (Italian cyclist) won Dwars door Vlaanderen in 2026 after overcoming mechanical issues, including a broken handlebar and a flat tire.
He overtook Wout van Aert (Belgian cyclist) in the final 100 meters to win, his first one-day WorldTour victory.
The race featured high speeds and aggressive breakaway attempts.
Wout van Aert led most of the race and finished second as he seeks his first Classic victory.

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Filippo Ganna (Italian cyclist) won Dwars door Vlaanderen in 2026 after overcoming mechanical issues, including a broken handlebar and a flat tire.
He overtook Wout van Aert (Belgian cyclist) in the final 100 meters to win, his first one-day WorldTour victory.
The race featured high speeds and aggressive breakaway attempts.
Wout van Aert led most of the race and finished second as he seeks his first Classic victory.